The National Bank reported that on January 23, 2026, the license of the exchange office OsOO "Nasyr LTD" was revoked. This exchange office was located at: Talas city, Otorbaeva street, 214, in the "Asia" shopping center.
A construction site was identified in the Talas region that was operating without the necessary registration in the official registry. As a result of the inspection, the company was fined 200,000 soms. Inspectors from the Talas Regional Department of State Architectural and Construction Control discovered an asphalt concrete plant on the outskirts of the village of Chon-Kara-Buura in the Aitmatov district. The construction was being carried out without mandatory registration, and at the time
Photo from the internet. The Russian ruble has reached its highest price, including all of 2025 According to the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek, there is an increase in the official rates of the euro, Russian ruble, and Kazakh tenge, while the dollar and Chinese yuan have shown a decrease. The dollar rate remains stable. US Dollar:
The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) approved a draft agreement concerning electronic trade in goods within the EAEU and sent it to the member states of the "five" for the necessary internal procedures before signing. According to the EEC press service, this document aims to create common conditions for electronic trade in the internal market, as well as to reduce risks that may lead to barriers to the free movement of goods.
The Kyrgyz Stock Exchange (KSE) held a press conference on January 23, summarizing its activities for the year 2025. During the event, representatives of the exchange reported that the past year was significant, setting numerous records. The total trading volume in 2025 amounted to 219.7 billion soms, which is double the results of 2024, when this figure was 109.7 billion soms. A positive trend was observed in all major sectors:
Protests have reignited in the city following the incident. In Minneapolis, there are controversies surrounding the circumstances of Alex Pretty's death, which occurred less than three weeks after an immigration service agent shot a woman in the same city. The BBC reports uncertainty and conflicting statements from officials and federal representatives.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented for public discussion the draft "General Plan for the City of Bishkek until 2050." This document will serve as the main tool for territorial planning and will determine the strategic development of the capital for the next 25 years. The development of the general plan takes into account the projected population growth of Bishkek from the current 1.32 million to 1.92 million by 2050. The plan includes the development of
In the village of Chym-Korgon, located in the Kemin district of the Chui region, the opening of a new livestock market attracted a large number of visitors. Thousands of people, including livestock sellers from various districts of the Chui region, as well as from the Naryn and Issyk-Kul regions, witnessed this event. The head of the Chym-Korgon ayil okmotu, Almaz Dubanaev, reported that on January 25, about 10,000 people came to the market. “The livestock market is operational, all conditions
According to media reports, former deputy Shailoobek Atazov has been released under a travel ban. It is specified that he was detained in the fall of 2025 on suspicion of organizing mass riots.
Last year, the State Tax Service issued more than 3,600 patents for the operation of pawnshops. This information was announced by Eldiyar Mambetov, head of the operational control department. He also noted that tax revenues from pawnshops amounted to over 54 million soms.
The snowstorm that hit the country has caused widespread problems, including power outages for millions of residents, a transport collapse in the eastern part of the USA, and the cancellation of over 10,000 flights. According to a website tracking power outages, more than a million subscribers are currently without electricity, with the highest numbers in the southern states.
In the mountains of the Chui region, an increase in the population of ibexes has been recorded. Ecologist Alexander Sosnovsky noted that "ibexes" are becoming increasingly common in high-altitude areas.
Morning exchange rates at the exchange points on the Mossovet as of January 26 are presented below: US Dollar 87.50 87.75 Euro 102.0-102.8 102.8-103.6 Ruble 1.14 1.15 Tenge 0.16-0.17 0.17 The dollar rate remains unchanged: it is bought for 87.5 soms and sold for 87.75.
Kyrgyzstan has become attractive to foreign investors, and Turkey, as of the end of the first nine months of 2025, has ranked among the top three investing countries in the republic. The volume of Turkish investments has nearly doubled, amounting to 139.5 million dollars, which is 95.5 percent higher compared to the same period in 2024, TRT reports. Thus, Turkey has taken the third position among the countries investing in Kyrgyzstan's economy, trailing only behind Russia and China.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, together with LLC "Kyrgyzstan Reclaim Co. LTD," signed a memorandum regarding the construction of a cascade of small hydropower plants on the Tar River, located in the Kara-Kulja District of the Osh Region. This information was disseminated by the Ministry of Energy. Signatures on the document were placed by Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov and the General Director of the company, Tsu Chenzi.
The airline has increased the frequency of flights on important domestic routes with fixed discounted fares Starting January 4, 2026, Asman Airlines has launched an expanded program of subsidized flights on domestic routes within Kyrgyzstan. These flights are operated at socially oriented fares aimed at improving transportation accessibility for regions, promoting the development of domestic tourism, and enhancing the mobility of citizens. The information is provided by the press service of
In the Issyk-Kul region, the Minister of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, Talaybek Ibraev, held a series of meetings with representatives of companies engaged in renewable energy sources. According to information provided by the Ministry of Energy, the minister was briefed on the construction process of a solar power plant being carried out by the company "Unigrin" in the village of Toru-Aygyr. The company's technical director, Timurlan Kadinov, reported on the current work and future
A teenager went missing after leaving the bus stop In Bishkek, a minor boy has gone missing. According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk district, a report of his disappearance was received by the police on January 25. A citizen named K.G. reported that her nephew, 12-year-old Arymbaev Daniil, born in 2013, left the public transport stop at the intersection of Jibek Jolu Avenue and Isanova Street around 12:30 and has not returned since. The
Starting from January 4, 2026, the airline "Asman Airlines" will launch a new winter schedule, which includes four subsidized flights per week on the Bishkek – Karakol route. Flights will be operated on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The socially oriented fare, set at 4,000 soms, is significantly lower than the previous fare, which reached up to 4,600 soms. The introduction of these subsidized air services has been made possible thanks to the support of the President of
- As of the morning of January 26, 2026, the exchange rate of the US dollar in Kyrgyz banks is within 87.3-87.45 soms for buying and 87.7-87.8 soms for selling. As for the euro, its value fluctuates between 101.9-102.9 soms for buying and 102.9-103.9 soms for selling.
In early 2025, a competition for the creation of a new national anthem was launched in Kyrgyzstan, but its execution proved to be extremely challenging. The first stage was unsuccessful: the jury rejected all submitted texts. In the final report, the commission noted that despite active citizen participation and a variety of ideas, none of the works met the necessary criteria for artistry and content. As a result, it was decided to hold a new competition, postponing the deadlines to the fall.
The construction of the new "Kelechek" market in Osh is nearing completion, with the opening scheduled for March. This information comes from local authorities. The city administration reports that all necessary agreements between the market management and the owners of the trading points have already been signed, and the process of numbering the trading places has been successfully completed. Currently, entrepreneurs are preparing to move into the new premises. Currently,
This week, as the Moon waxes and two months intersect, new horizons open up for communication, travel, learning, and personal growth. Various events such as seminars, training sessions, and conferences will be successful, especially if you apply a creative approach. This is a great time to promote your services and implement new ideas. The more unconventional your proposal, the higher your chances of success, so don't be afraid to deviate from your usual plans.
In Kyrgyzstan, the implementation of a new electronic system is being discussed, which will simplify the process of transferring students between schools. The initiative was announced by the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev during a government meeting. Kasymaliev noted that currently the transfer process is carried out exclusively in paper format, which creates certain difficulties. He emphasized that after the introduction of the electronic system for enrolling children in educational